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# How to make the most of Ipswich Thrive Business Week
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/how-to-make-the-most-of-ipswich-thrive-business-week/
- Published: 2025-03-05T08:08:13.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:19:39.000Z
- Description: With more than 30 events scheduled across nine days, here's your day-by-day guide to Ipswich Thrive Business Week.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: Long Reads, Business Events, #article, Business Growth Coaches Network, Ipswich Borough Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** The week-long business festival runs from 10-18 March and showcases Ipswich's diverse business community while providing valuable opportunities for growth, learning and collaboration.

Here's our day-by-day guide:

![Ipswich Thrive Business Week](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1741160174-ipswich-thrive-poster-1.jpg)

Ipswich Thrive Business Week (Ipswich Borough Council)

### Monday 10 March

- Uncover your strengths, weaknesses, and unique traits with the [Personality Profiling Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/personality-profiling-tickets-1241876117899?ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- [Ping into Business](https://mytt.uk/events/173/272?ref=ipswich.co.uk) brings you to a table tennis table where you have a 15 minute match against your colleague, and in that time explore future opportunities, plus networking by Table Tennis England (11:30-14:00)
- Learn how to secure funding for your projects at the [Grants Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1244652642559?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (14:00-15:00)
- Learn how to write and submit an Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant application at the [Arts Council Project Grant Bootcamp](https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/arts-council-project-grant-bootcamp-2025/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) (18:00-21:00)

### Tuesday 11 March

- Learn how to flourish as a leader and be inspired in an ever demanding-world at the [Suffolk Business Breakfast](https://www.larking-gowen.co.uk/events/suffolk-business-breakfast-march-2025/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Larking Gowen (07:15-10:15)
- Understand and learn how to apply commodity and tariff codes for customs compliance at the [Trade Commodity Codes Training Course](https://my.suffolkchamber.co.uk/calendar%5Fdetail.html?eid=CBF614B7-4BA0-41A1-8289-CF18AA942D92&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce (09:30-12:30)
- Learn how to manage money, make smart investments, and grow your business at the [Business Finance Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-finance-tickets-1244658319539?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- Learn how collaborative problem solving is connecting industry and education at the [Employability & Entrepreneurial Skills Showcase](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/university-of-suffolk-employability-entrepreneurial-skills-showcase-tickets-1219385006379?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by University of Suffolk (13:00-17:00)
- Get ready to boost your focus, productivity, and mental resilience at the [High Performance Mindspan Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/high-performance-mindspan-workshop-tickets-1244667416749?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (14:00-16:00)

### Wednesday 12 March

- Get your business cards ready for a morning of networking with small business owners at [Meet the Members Networking](https://issba.co.uk/index.php?option=com%5Feventbooking&task=view%5Fevent&event%5Fid=840&Itemid=458&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by ISSBA (09:30-11:30)
- Jobs, apprenticeships, training, career advice, skills bootcamps, volunteering and much more at the [Ipswich Jobs and Careers Fair](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ipswich-jobs-and-careers-fair-tickets-1145413555779?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by the Department for Work & Pensions (10:00-13:00)
- Learn the basics of starting a business and navigating the legal side of things at the [1st Steps and Legal Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1st-steps-and-legal-tickets-1244671398659?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- Dive into the world of mergers and acquisitions at the [M&A Masterclass](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-ma-masterclass-tickets-1255528903749?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network & Affinia (11:30-13:00)
- Learn how to predict and manage your cash flow at the [Cashflow Forecasting workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cashflow-forecasting-tickets-1244678038519?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (14:00-16:30)
- Discover new opportunities, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights to take your next step with confidence at the [Join the Force Networking Event](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/empowerus-join-the-force-celebrations-networking-upcoming-events-tickets-1216366588209?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by EmpowerUs (17:00-19:30)
- Showcase your games and partake in some informal games industry networking at the [Ipswich and Suffolk Game Developer Meet Up](https://www.meetup.com/ipswich-game-developers/events/306054671/?slug=ipswich-game-developers&eventId=306054671&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Game Anglia (19:00-21:00)

### Thursday 13 March

- Discover how embracing digital transformation, adapting the narrative, and rethinking community engagement can revitalise the high street at the [From Surviving to Thriving: The High Street Revolution Conference](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-surviving-to-thriving-the-high-street-revolution-tickets-1223767885689?utm%5Fexperiment=test%5Fshare%5Flisting&aff=ebdsshios&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Ipswich Borough Council (09:30-12:00)
- A day of knowledge exchange and partnership opportunities at [Unlocking Innovation](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-of-suffolk-unlocked-tickets-1082237364089?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by University of Suffolk (09:30-15:00)
- Learn the latest strategies and tips for boosting your brand at the [Marketing workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marketing-workshop-tickets-1244683956219?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- Tackle your imposter syndrome and boost your confidence at the [Imposter Syndrome and Building Confidence workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/imposter-syndrome-and-building-confidence-tickets-1244693243999?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (13:00-16:00)
- Elevate your workplace skills and become a more effective leader, manager or team leader at the [Opportunities Fair for young people and adults](https://www.suffolk.ac.uk/study-with-us/adult-professional/ilm-professional-development/?ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Suffolk New College (16:30-18:30)
- Gain valuable insight into the future of "community" in Suffolk, and how to support tourism at the [Ipswich Thrive Tourism Celebration](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/larking-gowen-ipswich-thrive-celebration-tickets-1255705832949?aff=THRIVE&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Larking Gowen (17:30-19:30)
- Ignite your creativity and support local creatives at the [Elevate Creatives Launch](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/elevate-creatives-launch-event-tickets-1256578242349?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) Networking Event (19:00-21:00)

### Friday 14 March

- Learn how social enterprises can thrive in a challenging marketplace at the [Let's Get Social - Effective Social Impact Conference](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lets-get-social-effective-social-impact-tickets-1228158026719?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Dot to Dot & Virtual Prestige (09:00-12:00)
- Gain practical ways to make your work easier and more efficient at the [Process improvement workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/process-improvement-tickets-1244704758439?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-14:00)
- Attract and recruit diverse talent by ensuring your recruitment strategies are accessible and inclusive to all at the [Inclusive Recruitment - Do's and Don'ts by Dismantle Initiative](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-recruitment-dos-and-donts-tickets-1219380673419?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) (10:00-12:00)
- Learn AI and how it can drive creativity and innovation for solopreneurs at the [Creating Innovation Using AI workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-for-solopreneurs-tickets-1244743594599?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (14:00-16:30)

### Monday 17 March

- Boost your selling skills and close more deals at the [Sales workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sales-workshop-tickets-1244746453149?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- Learn how to spark innovation using AI with International AI expert Eleni Lialiamou at the [Creating Innovation Using AI Workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerate-innovation-using-ai-tickets-1245827947929?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (13:15-16:15)

### Tuesday 18 March

- Learn how to nail your pitches and presentations like a pro at the [Pitching and presenting workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pitching-and-presenting-tickets-1244750294639?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (10:00-13:00)
- Learn how to boost your sales using SEO techniques at the [How to use SEO to improve sales workshop](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-use-seo-to-improve-sales-tickets-1244765790989?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Business Growth Coaches Network (13:30-15:30)
- Connect, collaborate and grow the local tech scene at the [Ipswich & Suffolk Tech Mixer](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ipswich-suffolk-tech-mixer-tickets-1246176019019?ref=ipswich.co.uk) by Tech East & Ipswich Digital (17:00-19:00)

**The bottom line:** Early registration is recommended for these popular events, with many workshops offering limited places. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards and prepare a brief introduction about their business to maximise networking opportunities.

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